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Dr. Ulrich Vogel has spent more than 25 years helping organizations understand what truly drives people. As the founder of profilingvalues, he has conducted over 7,000 assessments using a values based approach that reveals the deeper structures shaping how we think, lead, and relate to others.
In this conversation, Uli challenges the assumptions we make about talent, performance, and potential. We explore why behaviours can be misleading, how blind spots emerge, and what happens when organizations fail to recognize the qualities they say they value most.
Together, we examine what it means to see people more clearly and why doing so may be one of the most powerful ways to strengthen wellbeing, build healthier cultures, and unlock human potential.
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Jeff Schwartz is a CEO who believes that how you treat people — customers, employees, partners — is not a soft consideration sitting alongside the business strategy. It is the strategy.
His leadership journey began not in a corporate boardroom, but around a campfire at Camp Timberlane in Haliburton, Ontario, where his time as a camper, counsellor, and unit head instilled in him lessons of teamwork, resilience, and community that became the foundation of his leadership style. From there, nearly two decades at Bell Canada and a high-growth run at Brookfield Infrastructure's Enercare brought him to Go Lime — Canada's leading digital first provider of home and commercial services — where he has led one of the most interesting business transformations in the Canadian consumer market: dismantling an opaque, high-pressure rental industry and replacing it with radical transparency, digital access, and genuine customer trust.
Go Lime was founded to restore transparency, trust, and choice to the home comfort industry — and under Jeff's leadership, it has done exactly that, earning nearly 7500 five-star reviews and closing a transformational partnership with Basalt Infrastructure Partners in 2025. He also holds a Workplace Mental Health Leadership certification from Queen's University — a quiet but telling signal that his people-first language is more than positioning.
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Regina Fuchs brings a progressive and deeply human perspective to early childhood education—one rooted in curiosity, questioning, emotional safety, and learning through play. In a time when many systems prioritize performance, structure, and measurable outcomes, her work reminds us that wellbeing, creativity, resilience, and healthy development begin much earlier in life than most organizations realize.
This conversation explores how the environments we create for children shape not only individual development, but also the future of workplaces, leadership cultures, and societal wellbeing. Through the lens of early childhood education, Regina offers insights into emotional intelligence, intrinsic motivation, community, and the role of nature and exploration in human flourishing.
While grounded in childcare and education, this episode is designed for leaders, parents, educators, and professionals across sectors who are rethinking how healthier humans—and healthier systems—are developed from the very beginning.
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RJ Casey defies every standard category. He is a combat-decorated Special Operations veteran with tours on four continents. He is the first hire on SpaceX's Personnel Recovery Team, providing technical rescue and remote medicine for human spaceflight missions. He is a SAG stunt performer and military advisor on films including Extraction 2, Jack Ryan, Dunkirk, and Inception. He is a co-founder of Four Branches Bourbon — a service-disabled veteran-owned spirits company featured on the NBC Today Show — and of Brigands Co., a community platform built for veterans, first responders, and their families. He is a NAUI scientific diver doing marine conservation work with FORCE BLUE. He is a physician assistant trained at Fort Sam Houston. He speaks Spanish.
And woven through every single one of those chapters is a single thread: service. Not as a resume line, but as a lived philosophy about what it means to show up fully — for your team, your community, the ocean, the mission, the people who didn't make it home.
Wellbeing Ignites Welldoing rarely gets a guest like this. This conversation is not about corporate wellness programs or leadership frameworks. It is about what it takes to sustain a human being across thirty-five years of operating in some of the most extreme physical, psychological, and moral environments on earth — and what RJ has learned, sometimes the hard way, about resilience, purpose, grief, brotherhood, and the kinds of wellbeing that nobody talks about until it's almost too late.
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Chris Schmelzer has spent more than a decade inside some of the most complex organizational transformations in North America, first at Deloitte and ScottMadden, and now as the founder of The ChangeMindset Co. His new book, The Missing Link, offers a radical reframe of why change programs fail, not because of poor strategy or weak communication, but because of something more fundamental: organizations systematically ignore the biological reality of the human nervous system under pressure.
Chris’s central thesis is disarmingly clear. For more than a century, we have designed organizations as if humans were interchangeable units of cognition. But the brain’s primary job is prediction, not execution. When sustained change destroys predictability, the prefrontal cortex, the seat of reasoning, creativity, and empathy, goes offline. Survival circuits take over. And no communication campaign, training program, or culture initiative can reach a nervous system that is signaling danger.
The correct sequence, Chris argues, is: Regulation, then Coherence, then Mindset, then Behavior. Most organizations begin at step three or four and wonder why nothing sticks. In this episode, we go deep into the book, the biology, and what it actually looks like to lead change in a way that honors the most fundamental system we have.
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Sam Valentine is the head of Employee Performance and Experience at miro, operating at the sharp edge of where people strategy meets business performance.
At Miro, he’s shaping both employee experience and building people infrastructure designed to protect revenue, accelerate decision-making, and sustain performance through transformation. His work reframes HR from a support function into a core lever of competitive advantage.
From retaining talented people through change to compressing strategic decision timelines from weeks to days using AI-powered insights, Sam brings a deeply data-driven, outcome-oriented lens to culture, performance, and leadership.
In this conversation, we unpack what it really means to build human sustainability systems that scale, how AI is reshaping people leadership, and why the future of work belongs to organizations that can connect culture directly to measurable business outcomes.
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Dr. Jonathan Ellerby has spent more than three decades sitting with healers, elders, and spiritual teachers across forty cultures — and just as long translating that wisdom into something practical, accessible, and genuinely transformative for modern people.
His work spans 5-star wellness resorts and Indigenous community halls, corporate boardrooms and remote African villages. What stays constant is his conviction that spiritual practice isn't a luxury — it's a survival skill.
In this conversation, we explore what it actually means to support young people in developing inner capacity during one of the most turbulent transitions of their lives — and why the integration of ancient contemplative traditions with modern behavioural science may be exactly what we need to stop falling through the cracks and start building lives of meaning, resilience, and genuine belonging.
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Shana Francesca is an ethical leadership architect, keynote speaker, and founder of Concinnate LLC whose work focuses on transforming workplaces through intentional relationships, psychological safety, and inclusive leadership.
Drawing on her lived experience as a survivor, scholar, and advocate for the neurodivergent community, Shana helps organizations reimagine leadership through the lens of curiosity, respect, and accountability. Her work demonstrates that cultures built on trust, inclusivity, and ethical leadership are not only healthier for people but also more innovative and profitable.
In this episode, we explore leadership as a relational practice, the role of psychological safety in driving innovation, and why organizations that honor diverse ways of thinking are better positioned to thrive in an increasingly complex world.
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Silvia Via has turned lived experience into entrepreneurial innovation. As the founder of multiple mission-led ventures—from ethically sourced coffee to fashion-forward nonprofits—she exemplifies how business can serve as a vehicle for healing, inclusion, and global impact.
This conversation explores the role of creativity, recovery, and social enterprise in advancing employee wellbeing, inclusive leadership, and purpose-driven strategy—especially relevant as companies rethink culture in the age of AI and burnout.
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How lived experience can inform regenerative leadershipWhy employee-led social impact drives brand authenticityThe power of storytelling, design, and wellness in building belonging -
Zach Baumer has spent over a decade shaping one of the most ambitious municipal climate agendas in North America. From technical data modeling to frontline community resilience, Zach’s leadership at the City of Austin has helped bridge the gap between sustainability vision and scalable systems change.
Now Director of the newly formed Office of Climate Action & Resilience, Zach is focused on turning policy into practice—whether through multi-site solar procurements, cooling solutions for unhoused residents, or embedding financial feasibility into climate compliance frameworks.
This episode dives into what it takes to sustain long-term momentum, how climate leaders can push progress without burnout, and why resilience starts not with flashy headlines—but with human impact, local trust, and data that actually drives decisions.
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Jeff Melanson is a rare kind of leader, one who has navigated the worlds of global technology, creative institutions, family enterprises, and civic systems with equal fluency. From serving as President & CEO of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and President of the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, to advising multigenerational family enterprises and partnering with one of the world’s leading real-time 3D technology platforms, Jeff’s career reflects a deep understanding of systems, stewardship, and human potential.
Across arts, business, technology, and advisory work, Jeff has consistently focused on one central question: how do organizations sustain creativity, performance, and purpose over time? In this episode, we explore leadership as an act of stewardship, the role of creativity in organizational wellbeing, and what it takes to lead complex systems with clarity, care, and long-term vision.
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To explore how small, science-backed lifestyle and workplace behaviors can drive large-scale sustainability and wellbeing outcomes, Lori Myren-Manbeck—author of Mars Can Wait, clinical psychologist, and sustainability advocate—invites us to rethink how everyday decisions, at home and at work, can close the gap between corporate ESG goals and meaningful real-world impact.
This episode unpacks the behavioral psychology behind sustainable action, the urgency of climate leadership, and how inclusive wellbeing strategies can catalyze enterprise-wide transformation from the inside out.
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Burnout is often framed as a workload, mindset, or motivation problem. Yet across recovery environments, workplaces, and public institutions, a deeper pattern is emerging: when people are physically depleted, emotional regulation, engagement, and belonging become biologically inaccessible.
Marie Gardiner brings seven years of applied experience working at the intersection of cellular health, recovery, and human resilience. This episode explores why physical regulation is the missing foundation beneath many wellbeing strategies—and how restoring the body’s capacity enables deeper engagement, emotional stability, and genuine belonging.
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Earl Foote is not your typical tech CEO. A bass-playing adventurer, community builder, and mindset-driven entrepreneur, he has spent over two decades building Nexus IT into one of the nation’s top managed security service providers. But behind the accolades: Inc5000, Utah Fast50, and multiple “Best of State” wins, lies a deeper mission: to build a business where people thrive.
Through bold leadership, transparent culture, and a fierce belief in personal growth, Earl has cultivated a company where high performance and human wellbeing go hand in hand. In this episode, we explore how work can be both intense and uplifting, why discomfort is often the sign you’re growing, and how leaders can create space for others to succeed—even in the face of rapid technological change.
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Erin Young serves as the Sustainability Specialist for Breckenridge Grand Vacations, where she helps steward one of Colorado’s most iconic mountain ecosystems. Her work sits at the intersection of environmental resilience, community wellbeing, and place‑based leadership.
Outside her sustainability leadership role, Erin is also the author of The CEOwner and an international ski judge, bringing a dynamic perspective rooted in community, sport, and sustainable small‑business leadership.
This episode explores how sustainability becomes truly transformative when grounded in local action, community wisdom, and daily micro‑practices that strengthen both people and the planet.
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To spotlight Sandra Sherman’s powerful 17-year journey at DXL Group, where she’s led initiatives that ensure global supply chains are not just efficient but also ethical, humane, and compliant with the highest social and environmental standards. This conversation will highlight Sandra’s leadership in driving forced labor prevention, traceability, and vendor accountability, while also exploring how this work directly contributes to employee pride, psychological safety, and workplace wellbeing—both within corporate HQs and global factories.
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Anna Turrell is one of the world’s most respected voices in sustainability. With a track record that spans multinationals, startups, boards, and policy-shaping coalitions, she brings a systems-thinking approach to some of the most urgent challenges facing our planet—and the organizations operating on it.
As former Chief Sustainability Officer at Decathlon, and Group Sustainability Director at Tesco, Anna has led Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) transformation from the inside out. Now, through her work as Founder of Ethos & Edge and as a strategic advisor and board member, she guides companies toward integrated strategies that unite environmental impact with ethical governance and human flourishing.
In today’s conversation, we’ll explore what’s next in sustainability, how leaders can move from compliance to courageous action, and why the future of sustainability and workplace wellbeing are fundamentally interlinked.
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Mark Patterson is at the forefront of inclusive innovation in Canada’s workforce landscape. As the Executive Director of Magnet, Mark is driving systems-level change to ensure that digital transformation—including AI adoption—is both human-centered and inclusive. This episode explores how we build national capacity for equity, wellbeing, and adaptability in a world shaped by automation, demographic change, and evolving skill needs.
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This episode brings two CEOs from companies working in the sustainability space to have a conversation about their work and its importance related to people’s wellbeing. We will end with a call to action for business leaders to support achieving the ESGs.
Wade Smith is the CEO of EnergyPrint, helping organizations turn utility data into actionable insights and measurable ROI. With a purpose-led approach, Wade believes the energy and utilities managed within buildings mirrors the energy cultivated within people—driving integrity, sustainability, and care.
Roger Barlow is the CEO of Diversys Software, a sustainability tech company helping organizations transform how they track and optimize recycling and waste compliance. A global tech leader turned entrepreneur, Roger champions data integrity as the foundation of trust—and trust as essential to both culture and wellbeing.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
✅ What ESGs are and how transparency affects real people’s wellbeing
✅ Lessons from building a company culture where wellbeing and integrity are inseparable
✅ What leaders can do to turn advance sustainability in ways that really matter to employees
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Today we will be talking with Dr. Connie Noonan Hadley who is a globally recognized organizational psychologist, thought leader, and researcher dedicated to enhancing work-life experiences. She is the Founder and Chief Scientist of the Institute for Life at Work. She also serves as a Research Associate Professor at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, as well as Associate Director of the Human Resources Policy Institute.
Her work spans critical areas such as team effectiveness, psychological safety, loneliness, inclusion, trust, burnout, mental health, and the impact of AI on interpersonal dynamics at work. Widely published and named to the Thinkers50 Radar List for her rising global influence as a management scholar, Connie blends rigorous research with lived human experience to redefine what healthy, sustainable workplaces must look like.
In this conversation, we’ll explore how leaders can design workplaces of connection, meaning, and belonging, before loneliness becomes the silent epidemic of the modern workplace.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
✅ Why businesses should prioritize workers well-being
✅ How loneliness is a structural problem, not a personal one
✅ The ways social norms and workload expectations worsen isolation
✅ Practical shifts leaders can make today to build connected, thriving teams
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